Community News

  • Tiny homes offer affordable housing

    Tiny homes offer affordable housing

    As the housing crisis hits hard, the appeal of Tiny Homes On Wheels has risen. The My Home Network has…

  • Medals of friendship to local volunteers

    Medals of friendship to local volunteers

    The volunteer work of 26 Timor-Leste friendship groups from across Australia was recognised with the Order of Timor-Leste Medal at…

  • Rising Tide: 20 years of action

    Rising Tide: 20 years of action

    This year marks the 20th anniversary of the initial activist actions aimed at forcing the closure of Newcastle Harbour, the…

  • Cats, dogs and compost

    Cats, dogs and compost

    Dean Bridgfoot BVSc (Hons) MA (EnSci) Compost – what’s not to like about it? Well, if you’re a cat, probably…

  • Podcast shines light on menopause journey

    Podcast shines light on menopause journey

    Inspired by their own experiences and conversations with friends about menopause, MainFM radio hosts Lucy Armstrong and Kya Moore decided…

  • Landcare looking for leaders

    Landcare looking for leaders

    The Upper Campaspe Landcare Network is making a public call for new committee members to join its work supporting environment…

  • Learner driver mentors needed

    Learner driver mentors needed

    Young learner drivers who otherwise wouldn’t have had access to a car or a supervising driver have spent more than…

  • Brigades step up for fundraiser

    Brigades step up for fundraiser

    A firefighter in their full turnout gear is not what you expect to see at the gym, and definitely not…

  • Malmsbury hall open day

    Malmsbury hall open day

    The Malmsbury Town Hall is hosting an open day this Sunday for people to view its recent renovations. The hall…

  • Gisborne Ambulance celebrates fifty years of volunteers

    Gisborne Ambulance celebrates fifty years of volunteers

    The Gisborne Ambulance Auxiliary celebrated 50 years of service at its station last Friday, with dignitaries, media outlets and paramedics…

  • “I feel more confident now”: Australia, a place to call home

    “I feel more confident now”: Australia, a place to call home

    The Macedon Ranges had 31 of its residents obtain Australian Citizenship last Tuesday night at the Kyneton Town Hall. The…

  • Chasing dreams at Castlemaine North PS

    Chasing dreams at Castlemaine North PS

    Students from Castlemaine North Primary School have created a heartwarming music video, celebrating curiosity, kindness, culture and community. Dion Brownfield,…